Prelude to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Germany sends Fighter Jets to Romania after Russian Danube Attacks
Germany will deploy four Eurofighter fighter jets to Romania to support NATO's air surveillance mission from the end of November, Reuters reported, citing increased Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports on the Danube River.
The drone strikes and debris found in Romania have increased security risks for the military alliance, whose members have a mutual defense commitment.
Russia wants Bulgaria to Reconsider its Decision to hand over S-300 Missiles to Ukraine
The Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation called on Bulgaria not to transfer missiles for the S-300 anti-aircraft system to Ukraine, in order not to violate international law, TASS reported.
Europe heads more comfortably into winter without Russia’s Nord Stream gas
High levels of gas storage, lower energy prices and new sources of fuel mean Europe is heading into a second winter with scarce Russian gas in a more comfortable position than a year ago.
Russian airport attacked from own territory, Ukraine says
Ukraine's military intelligence said Friday that a recent drone attack on an airport in northwestern Russia that damaged several transport planes was carried out from within Russian territory.
Bulgaria's Defense Minister visited Ukraine and noted that 100 APCs could be Delivered to Kyiv this Fall
On August 21, Bulgaria's Defense Minister Todor Tagarev visited Odesa and met with Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov. After the official talks, the two ministers gave a joint press conference. Minister Tagarev expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Ukraine and emphasized the importance of personal contact for strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Day 534 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Both Sides Exchange Attacks on their Capitals
Day 532 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Russia is increasing its Military Presence on its Western Border
The Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria: Kyiv is making All Possible Efforts to Restore Peace
In a statement sent to the media, the Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria categorically stated that Kyiv is making all possible efforts to restore peace.
Day 505 of the Invasion of Ukraine: After Vilnius, Zelensky assured that his Country will be part of NATO
Berlin and Paris ‘missing in action’ as EU lacks leadership in defense
A lack of leadership by countries such as Germany and France and narrow industrial interests keep Europe from boosting defense cooperation as warranted by Russia's war on Ukraine, a report by the Munich Security Conference stated on Wednesday.
"The crucial capability gap in European defense is still political leadership," the Munich Security Report on European Defense said.